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As speculation mounts about Mike Shanahan's future in Washington, details have emerged about the coach's dissatisfaction with the relationship between owner Dan Snyder and quarterback Robert Griffin III.

Disillusioned with the way Snyder was running the organization, Shanahan cleaned out his office in advance of January's wild-card playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks and expected to leave the team whenever the season ended, according to a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

The source said Shanahan had grown tired of the way Snyder empowered Griffin and openly esteemed him above all other players. Shanahan didn't blame Griffin but did blame Snyder for creating an atmosphere that Shanahan did not believe was conducive to winning. Shanahan privately told people close to him that he felt Snyder's behavior with regard to Griffin was a "complete farce."

W. Unseld wrote:The press conference pretty much confirmed that story. I can't believe Snyder is still interfering. I've been hearing about how he's going to bring in "football guys" to fix this since before Schottenheimer.

LyricalRico wrote:

W. Unseld wrote:The press conference pretty much confirmed that story. I can't believe Snyder is still interfering. I've been hearing about how he's going to bring in "football guys" to fix this since before Schottenheimer.

There was a great comment on one of the Post articles on this subject, that was basically: "If only Jack Kent Cook had simply left the team to his son." Can't say the team would have been guaranteed to win Super Bowls, but I don't think he would have meddled. Very interesting "what if" IMO.

Asked what had led to the sudden change of thought, Shanahan said, “It was just what I said. We had 24 sacks in the last five games. That’s a lot. You go against a team that’s had two sacks in the last five games and they get six in a game, and you’re talking about his health. I want to make sure he’s healthy. I think that’s the most important thing going into the offseason that he has his first full offseason of being healthy, and if something did happen to him, I think it would set our franchise back. That doesn’t say I’m going that way. I’ll think about it here over the next 48 hours and make a decision on Wednesday.”

At first, you want to laugh, in self-defense, perhaps: a weasel, a skunk and a peacock come into a bar . . . oh, sorry, that’s just Mike, Dan and Robert.

The game plan for Sunday indicates that the Redskins appear to be moving forward with Kirk Cousins at quarterback, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday, according to two people who have seen the plan.

There has been no official announcement, but people close to starter Robert Griffin III believe he will have a chance to make his case to remain the starter, Rapoport said. Fox Sports first reported the news.

The situation is fluid and RGIII hasn't been informed of any change, but the game plan for this week reflects that Cousins would get the start.

There's reason to believe that Kyle Shanahan is what is driving Mike Shanahan to want out as head coach of the Washington Redskins, a couple of strong sources within the organization told News4 Sports.

Kyle Shanahan's role in the organization as offensive coordinator may be putting the head coach in a position where he has to choose between his son and his job.

Kirk Cousins will replace Robert Griffin III at quarterback Sunday when the Washington Redskins face the Atlanta Falcons, a high-ranking team official confirmed to ESPN.com.

NFL Network, which earlier reported the move, said later Wednesday that Redskins players have been told Griffin will be inactive for Sunday's game and that veteran Rex Grossman would be Cousins' backup.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport said Sunday on NFL Network's "NFL GameDay Morning" that the Washington Redskins offensive coordinator has decided he can no longer work for Mike Shanahan and plans to set out on his own path next year.

According to Rapoport, the younger Shanahan wants to escape the "stigma" that has come with working on his father's coaching staff. Shanahan spent two seasons as offensive coordinator of the Houston Texans before joining the Redskins in 2010. He'll likely attempt to make another lateral move this offseason.

Rafael122 wrote:Honestly, my top choice would be Jay Gruden, and he brings in Gregg Williams as the defensive coordinator.

Ruzious wrote:I think it's time to stop going the recycling route and get new blood. Whether he's an offensive coach or a defensive coach doesn't matter much - as long as he's good and hungry.

Rafael122 wrote:Officially fired.

Honestly, my top choice would be Jay Gruden, and he brings in Gregg Williams as the defensive coordinator.

Ruzious wrote:I think it's time to stop going the recycling route and get new blood. Whether he's an offensive coach or a defensive coach doesn't matter much - as long as he's good and hungry. Jay Gruden comes to mind - he's a winner - 4 time Arena Football champion - twice as QB and twice as head coach. Now the Bengals offensive coordinator. Not a kid at 46 - but not a jaded old guy who's past his prime. Has seemingly lived and breathed football his entire life, paid his dues and thensome, and is ready for prime time.